1995 Mercury Tracer vs. 1999 Opel Zafira
To start off, 1999 Opel Zafira is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1999 Opel Zafira. (101 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Zafira weights approximately 290 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
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, 1995 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercury Tracer | 1999 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Tracer | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
