1995 Mercury Tracer vs. 2012 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2012 Mazda Premacy is newer by 17 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2012 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 355 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, 2012 Mazda Premacy (230 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mercury Tracer | 2012 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Mercury | Mazda |
Model | Tracer | Premacy |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |