2003 Fiat Punto vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2003 Fiat Punto is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Punto (93 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 84 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto.
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, 1990 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Punto | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
