1992 Mazda MX-6 vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1992 Mazda MX-6 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mazda MX-6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1992 Mazda MX-6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1992 Mazda MX-6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda MX-6 weights approximately 79 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
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 Mazda MX-6 (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda MX-6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mazda MX-6 | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | MX-6 | Tracer |
Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |