1995 Mercury Tracer vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 307 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 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 13 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (74 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 51 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 (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercury Tracer | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Tracer | 307 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
