1994 Mazda 626 vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1994 Mazda 626 is newer by 4 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 626 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mazda 626 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 626 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
