1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1997 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1997 Mercury Tracer is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Ford Sierra 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 1984 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1997 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Sierra | Tracer |
Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |