1998 Ford Tracer vs. 1997 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1998 Ford Tracer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Subaru Justy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Subaru Justy would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Tracer weights approximately 95 kg more than 1997 Subaru Justy.
Because 1997 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Justy 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, 1998 Ford Tracer (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Tracer | 1997 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Tracer | Justy |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
