2009 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 11 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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, 2009 Honda Accord (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Tracer. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Tracer. 2009 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1999 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 1999 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1999 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
