1993 Mercury Tracer vs. 2002 Peugeot 306
To start off, 2002 Peugeot 306 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 306. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Tracer | 2002 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Tracer | 306 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1838 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
