1991 Ford Orion vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer

To start off, 1991 Ford Orion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1991 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 80 kg more than 1991 Ford Orion. 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, 1990 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Orion.

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