1988 Audi 90 vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Audi 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Audi 90 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1988 Audi 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1988 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1988 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Audi 90 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, 1988 Audi 90 (172 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Audi 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Audi 90 | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | 90 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
