1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1991 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1991 Seat Toledo is newer by 1 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 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 19 more horse power than 1991 Seat Toledo. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1991 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 124 kg more than 1991 Seat Toledo. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Seat Toledo. (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1991 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Mercury | Seat |
| Model | Tracer | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
