2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 1997 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio is newer by 8 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 1 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 120 kg more than 1997 Mercury Tracer.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 1997 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Mobilio | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1350 mm |
