1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 2011 Renault Logan
To start off, 2011 Renault Logan 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 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (88 HP) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Renault Logan. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Logan weights approximately 115 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Logan. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 2011 Renault Logan | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Tracer | Logan |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
