1991 Mercury Tracer vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 462 more horse power than 1991 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 900 kg more than 1991 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (749 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 603 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Mercury Tracer | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Tracer | Panamera |
Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 4806 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 550 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 749 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1931 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |