2009 Honda Insight vs. 1999 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 136 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Mercury Tracer (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Insight | 1999 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Insight | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
