1995 Mercury Tracer vs. 2011 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2011 Ford Maverick is newer by 16 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Maverick weights approximately 505 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.
Because 2011 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Ford Maverick (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercury Tracer | 2011 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Tracer | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
