2009 Kia Sorento vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 19 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 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 949 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sorento | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sorento | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1999 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
