1991 Mercury Tracer vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1991 Mercury Tracer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercury Tracer (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 75 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercury Tracer | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Tracer | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
