2006 Honda CR-V vs. 1991 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1991 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 895 kg more than 1991 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Honda CR-V (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 1991 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | CR-V | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1991 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
