1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 2 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 350 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | Rally Raid | Tracer |
Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |