1995 Mercury Tracer vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 90 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie 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, 1989 Nissan Prairie (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercury Tracer | 1989 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Tracer | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
