1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1982 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Volkswagen Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Volkswagen Santana would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volkswagen Santana (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Santana should accelerate faster 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 (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volkswagen Santana. (145 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volkswagen Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1982 Volkswagen Santana | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tracer | Santana |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
