2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 17 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Rondo | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
