1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 2011 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2011 Fiat Strada 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Strada. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Strada.
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 Fiat Strada (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 2011 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Mercury | Fiat |
| Model | Tracer | Strada |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4444 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1644 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2718 mm |
