1999 Mercury Tracer vs. 2009 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2009 Fiat Siena is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Siena. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 Fiat Siena. 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, 1999 Mercury Tracer (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Siena. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Tracer | 2009 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | Mercury | Fiat |
| Model | Tracer | Siena |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
