1996 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 6 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 2,615 cc, 1996 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-01 (217 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
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, 1996 Mazda RX-01 (220 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda RX-01 | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | RX-01 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2615 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
