1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2010 Fiat Panda 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 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 50 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 280 kg more than 2010 Fiat Panda. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Mercury | Fiat |
| Model | Tracer | Panda |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
