1998 Mercury Tracer vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1998 Mercury Tracer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 25 kg more than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercury Tracer | 1981 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tracer | Galant |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
