1995 Mercury Tracer vs. 1974 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1974 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1974 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 550 kg more than 1974 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Suzuki Fronte. (43 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercury Tracer | 1974 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Tracer | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2040 mm |
