1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touran 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 324 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 2010 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tracer | Touran |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
