1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1989 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1989 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1989 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 456 kg more than 1989 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1989 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Mercury | Seat |
| Model | Tracer | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2170 mm |
