1999 Mercury Tracer vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1999 Mercury Tracer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 370 kg more than 1999 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1995 Nissan Serena is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Nissan Serena. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Mercury Tracer (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Tracer | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Tracer | Serena |
Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |