1992 Mercury Tracer vs. 1992 Porsche 964
To start off, both 1992 Mercury Tracer and 1992 Porsche 964 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 964 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 964 (261 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 964 should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 964 weights approximately 110 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 1992 Porsche 964 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 964 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 964 (318 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 964 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercury Tracer | 1992 Porsche 964 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Tracer | 964 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
