1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 2011 Citroen C5
To start off, 2011 Citroen C5 is newer by 21 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 1 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C5 weights approximately 438 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, 2011 Citroen C5 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 2011 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Mercury | Citroen |
| Model | Tracer | C5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
