1998 Mercury Tracer vs. 1994 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1998 Mercury Tracer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 100 NX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 100 NX would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 100 NX (142 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 5 kg more than 1994 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercury Tracer | 1994 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Tracer | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
