1994 Mercury Tracer vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1994 Mercury Tracer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 805 kg more than 1994 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mercury Tracer | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Tracer | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1857 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |
