1992 Cadillac Seville vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Seville is newer by 2 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 4,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Seville (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 456 kg more than 1990 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 Seville (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer. 1992 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1990 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 1990 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Cadillac Seville | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Seville | Tracer |
Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4915 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |