1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2009 Subaru Outback 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Outback (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Because 2009 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Subaru Outback (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Tracer | Outback |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
