2007 BMW Convertible vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2007 BMW Convertible is newer by 17 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Convertible (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 710 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, 2007 BMW Convertible (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer. 2007 BMW Convertible has automatic transmission and 1990 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 1990 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW Convertible will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | Convertible | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2510 mm |
