1994 Ford Tracer vs. 1994 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 1994 Ford Tracer and 1994 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Maxima (168 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1994 Ford Tracer. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 355 kg more than 1994 Ford Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Maxima (253 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Tracer. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Tracer | 1994 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Tracer | Maxima |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 253 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
