2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2000 Bentley Arnage is newer by 10 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1182 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 2000 Bentley Arnage 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 2000 Bentley Arnage. 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, 2000 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Arnage | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Arnage | Tracer |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |