2003 Honda City vs. 1992 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2003 Honda City is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 155 kg more than 2003 Honda City.
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, 1992 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1992 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda City | 1992 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | City | Tracer |
Year Released | 2003 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |