1986 Audi 100 vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Audi 100 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 42 more horse power than 1986 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Audi 100 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 100. (122 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 100 | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | 100 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
