1998 Mercury Tracer vs. 2010 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2010 Lada Kalina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2010 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 60 kg more than 2010 Lada Kalina. 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, 1998 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercury Tracer | 2010 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Mercury | Lada |
| Model | Tracer | Kalina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
