1993 Mazda 626 vs. 1997 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1997 Mercury Tracer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda 626 (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda 626 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1997 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda 626. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda 626 | 1997 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 626 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
