1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 2010 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i20 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 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i20. (77 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai i20 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i20. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 2010 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
| Model | Tracer | i20 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2525 mm |
