1988 Honda Civic vs. 1994 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1994 Mercury Tracer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 245 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic.
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, 1994 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1994 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Tracer |
Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1857 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |