1991 Mercury Tracer vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 Toyota Supra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1991 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Supra weights approximately 515 kg more than 1991 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Mercury Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Mercury Tracer | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Tracer | Supra |
Year Released | 1991 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |