2004 Honda Life vs. 1998 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 350 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 1998 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Life | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
