1991 Mercury Tracer vs. 1996 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1996 Subaru Impreza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru Impreza (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1991 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 49 kg more than 1991 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Impreza. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercury Tracer | 1996 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Tracer | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1144 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
