1999 GMC Safari vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 9 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 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 905 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 1999 GMC Safari 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 1999 GMC Safari. 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1999 GMC Safari | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | GMC | Mercury |
Model | Safari | Tracer |
Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4291 cc | 1859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |