1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1994 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1994 Mercury Tracer is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2800 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1994 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 BMW 2800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 BMW 2800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 BMW 2800 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 1994 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 2800 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
