1996 Fiat Multipla vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2000 Mercury Tracer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Multipla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Multipla would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Multipla. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Multipla. (144 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Multipla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Multipla | 2000 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Multipla | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
