1995 Mercury Tracer vs. 2005 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2005 Opel Zafira is newer by 10 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Opel Zafira. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Zafira weights approximately 450 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, 2005 Opel Zafira (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercury Tracer | 2005 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Tracer | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
