1997 Mercury Tracer vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1997 Mercury Tracer is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Seat Ronda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Seat Ronda would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 190 kg more than 1981 Seat Ronda. 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, 1997 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (98 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mercury Tracer | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Mercury | Seat |
| Model | Tracer | Ronda |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
