1994 Audi A6 vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2000 Mercury Tracer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Audi A6 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1994 Audi A6. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1994 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Audi A6 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2000 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, 1994 Audi A6 (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1994 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A6 | 2000 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A6 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
