2004 Honda Mobilio vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2004 Honda Mobilio 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 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 165 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, 1990 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Mobilio | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Mobilio | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1370 mm |
