1994 Mercury Tracer vs. 1998 Renault Clio
To start off, 1998 Renault Clio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Clio (88 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 130 kg more than 1998 Renault Clio.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Clio. (131 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Mercury Tracer | 1998 Renault Clio | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Tracer | Clio |
Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1857 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |