1992 Mercury Tracer vs. 1979 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1992 Mercury Tracer is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Suzuki Cervo would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 564 kg more than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Suzuki Cervo 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 1979 Suzuki Cervo. 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 (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercury Tracer | 1979 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Tracer | Cervo |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2040 mm |
