1995 Mercury Tracer vs. 2006 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2006 Opel Meriva is newer by 11 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 28 more horse power than 2006 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Meriva weights approximately 293 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, 2006 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercury Tracer | 2006 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Tracer | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
