1998 Dodge Viper vs. 1998 Mercury Tracer
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Viper 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 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 341 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 83 kg more than 1998 Dodge Viper.
Because 1998 Dodge Viper is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Viper | 1998 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Viper | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8001 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
