1996 Fiat Brava vs. 1998 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1998 Mercury Tracer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Brava would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Brava. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Brava weights approximately 36 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Brava. (147 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Brava | 1998 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Brava | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
