1994 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1997 Mercury Tracer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Accord (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Accord weights approximately 265 kg more than 1997 Mercury 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 Honda Accord (198 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm). This means 1994 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda Accord | 1997 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Accord | Tracer |
Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 173 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |