1991 Mercury Tracer vs. 1997 Kia Capital
To start off, 1997 Kia Capital is newer by 6 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1997 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Capital weights approximately 225 kg more than 1991 Mercury Tracer.
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 (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercury Tracer | 1997 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Mercury | Kia |
| Model | Tracer | Capital |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
