2000 Mercury Tracer vs. 2002 Opel Signum
To start off, 2002 Opel Signum is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Signum (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Signum weights approximately 470 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.
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, 2002 Opel Signum (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Tracer | 2002 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Tracer | Signum |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |
