1977 Honda Accord vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 210 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord. 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, 1995 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
