1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1994 Mercury Tracer
To start off, both 1994 Fiat Punto and 1994 Mercury Tracer were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Fiat Punto (89 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 25 kg more than 1994 Fiat Punto.
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 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Punto. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1994 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Punto | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
