1996 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 is newer by 1 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 2,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Beijing BJ 2021. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1996 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 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, 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 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, 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Beijing | Mercury |
| Model | BJ 2021 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
