1998 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1998 Mercury Tracer
To start off, both 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1998 Mercury Tracer were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 7 more horse power than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1998 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 145 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
