1992 Mercury Tracer vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1992 Mercury Tracer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 831 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.
Because 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercury Tracer | 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Tracer | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3230 mm |
