2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1997 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival 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 2,497 cc, 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 848 kg more than 1997 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 Kia Carnival (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury Tracer. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 1997 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 1997 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 1997 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Carnival | Tracer |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1988 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |