1995 Lancia Delta vs. 1999 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Tracer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1995 Lancia Delta. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1995 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 20 kg more than 1995 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Tracer (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lancia Delta. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lancia Delta | 1999 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Delta | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
