1992 Mercury Tracer vs. 1992 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, both 1992 Mercury Tracer and 1992 Mitsubishi Verada were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mitsubishi Verada (162 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 420 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.
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 Mitsubishi Verada (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mercury Tracer | 1992 Mitsubishi Verada | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Tracer | Verada |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |