2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1998 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 10 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 19 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1998 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Palio | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
