1994 Honda Civic vs. 1994 Mercury Tracer
To start off, both 1994 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic (111 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Civic weights approximately 30 kg more than 1994 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 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda Civic | 1994 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Tracer |
Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1857 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |