1984 Mazda 323 vs. 1994 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1994 Mercury Tracer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 243 kg more than 1984 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Mazda 323 | 1994 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 323 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
