1998 Mercury Tracer vs. 2006 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2006 Opel Meriva is newer by 8 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 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 10 more horse power than 2006 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Meriva weights approximately 253 kg more than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
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, 2006 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercury Tracer | 2006 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Tracer | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
