1993 Mercury Tracer vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A6 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1993 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 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, 2010 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Tracer | 2010 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Tracer | A6 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2842 mm |
