1995 Mercury Tracer vs. 1981 Seat 127
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Seat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Seat 127 would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1981 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 390 kg more than 1981 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercury Tracer | 1981 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Mercury | Seat |
| Model | Tracer | 127 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2230 mm |
