1991 Mercury Tracer vs. 1991 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1991 Mercury Tracer and 1991 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercury Tracer (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1991 Peugeot 205. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1991 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 335 kg more than 1991 Peugeot 205. 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, 1991 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Peugeot 205. (75 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Mercury Tracer | 1991 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Tracer | 205 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |