2008 Honda HR-V vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V 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 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda HR-V (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda HR-V weights approximately 222 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 1995 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1995 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda HR-V | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | HR-V | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
