1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1992 Mercury Tracer
To start off, both 1992 Caterham Super 7 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 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 549 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Because 1992 Caterham Super 7 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 1992 Caterham Super 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1992 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Caterham | Mercury |
| Model | Super 7 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
