2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1997 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 11 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 880 kg more than 1997 Mercury Tracer.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 1997 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Ducato | Tracer |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 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 | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2510 mm |