1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 2007 Volvo C30
To start off, 2007 Volvo C30 is newer by 17 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 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo C30 (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo C30 weights approximately 339 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer. 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, 2007 Volvo C30 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer. 2007 Volvo C30 has automatic transmission and 1990 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 1990 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo C30 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 2007 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Tracer | C30 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1479 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
