1999 Mercury Tracer vs. 2010 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2010 Lancia Musa is newer by 11 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 20 more horse power than 2010 Lancia Musa. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2010 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lancia Musa weights approximately 138 kg more than 1999 Mercury Tracer.
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, 2010 Lancia Musa (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Tracer. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Tracer. 2010 Lancia Musa has automatic transmission and 1999 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 1999 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lancia Musa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Tracer | 2010 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Mercury | Lancia |
| Model | Tracer | Musa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
