2008 Ford Focus vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 262 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
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, 2008 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Focus | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
