1978 Citroen LNA vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen LNA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen LNA 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 92 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LNA. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LNA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 390 kg more than 1978 Citroen LNA. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LNA. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LNA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LNA | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | LNA | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |
