1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 357 kg more than 1995 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, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | Rally Raid | Tracer |
Year Released | 1994 | 1995 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |