1995 Mercury Tracer vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, 2007 Volvo V70 is newer by 12 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 1,983 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V70 (177 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 382 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Volvo V70 (240 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercury Tracer | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Tracer | V70 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
