1984 Citroen CX vs. 1992 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1992 Mercury Tracer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen CX would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen CX weights approximately 121 kg more than 1992 Mercury Tracer.
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, 1984 Citroen CX (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen CX | 1992 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | CX | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
