1991 Mercury Tracer vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 22 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 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1991 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 890 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 2013 Maserati Quattroporte 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 2013 Maserati Quattroporte. 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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercury Tracer | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Mercury | Maserati |
| Model | Tracer | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3064 mm |
