2007 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 7 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. (51 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 345 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. 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, 2000 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Spark | 2000 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Spark | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 793 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
