2000 Mercury Tracer vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Mercury Tracer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 530 kg more than 2000 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Opel Omega 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 1999 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Opel Omega (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Tracer | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Tracer | Omega |
Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |