2004 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2004 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 14 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 2,688 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 816 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Sprinter | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
