1998 Mercury Tracer vs. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 490 kg more than 1998 Mercury Tracer. 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, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Tracer. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1998 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 1998 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mercury Tracer | 2004 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Tracer | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |