1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 2009 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2009 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 19 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 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daewoo Kalos (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 55 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, 1990 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 2009 Daewoo Kalos | |
| Make | Mercury | Daewoo |
| Model | Tracer | Kalos |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
