1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 3 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1336 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Bentley Brooklands 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 1993 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Brooklands | Tracer |
Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |