1997 Mercury Tracer vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R
To start off, both 1997 Mercury Tracer and 1997 Nissan 400 R were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan 400 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan 400 R weights approximately 410 kg more than 1997 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Nissan 400 R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R 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, 1997 Nissan 400 R (471 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan 400 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Mercury Tracer | 1997 Nissan 400 R | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Tracer | 400 R |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 471 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |