1991 Ford Laser vs. 1991 Mercury Tracer
To start off, both 1991 Ford Laser and 1991 Mercury Tracer were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercury Tracer (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1991 Ford Laser. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 90 kg more than 1991 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1991 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Laser | 1991 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Laser | Tracer |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |