1995 Mercury Tracer vs. 2006 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2006 Peugeot 407 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 13 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 407. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 480 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 Peugeot 407 (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercury Tracer | 2006 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Tracer | 407 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
