2000 Dodge Neon vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2000 Dodge Neon 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Neon. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Neon.
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, 1990 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Neon. (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Neon | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Neon | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
