2003 Fiat Albea vs. 1997 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2003 Fiat Albea is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Albea. (102 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 Fiat Albea. 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, 1997 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Albea | 1997 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Albea | Tracer |
Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |