1997 Mercury Tracer vs. 1997 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1997 Mercury Tracer and 1997 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen Golf (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 86 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.
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, 1997 Volkswagen Golf (315 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Mercury Tracer | 1997 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Tracer | Golf |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |