1998 Mercury Tracer vs. 1998 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 1998 Mercury Tracer and 1998 Seat Ibiza 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 61 more horse power than 1998 Seat Ibiza. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1998 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 205 kg more than 1998 Seat Ibiza. 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, 1998 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Ibiza. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mercury Tracer | 1998 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Tracer | Ibiza |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |