1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 2010 Audi Q7
To start off, 2010 Audi Q7 is newer by 20 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q7 (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1250 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.
Because 2010 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q7 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, 2010 Audi Q7 (360 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 2010 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Tracer | Q7 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 2345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3002 mm |
