1992 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1992 Mercury Tracer
To start off, both 1992 Cadillac Eldorado and 1992 Mercury Tracer were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 456 kg more than 1992 Mercury Tracer. 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, 1992 Cadillac Eldorado (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Cadillac Eldorado | 1992 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Eldorado | Tracer |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4915 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |