1986 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1997 Mercury Tracer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort 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 3 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 190 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. 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, 1997 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (138 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1997 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Escort | Tracer |
Year Released | 1986 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |