1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 428 kg more than 1994 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Corvette | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
