1979 Honda Accord vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 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 38 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 165 kg more than 1979 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 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 |
