1994 Mercury Tracer vs. 2006 Subaru Justy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Justy is newer by 12 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, 2006 Subaru Justy (99 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Justy should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 Subaru Justy.
Because 2006 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Justy will offer significantly more control. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Justy. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mercury Tracer | 2006 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Tracer | Justy |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1857 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
