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Mercury Tracer II 1.9 (88 Hp)
Overall Rating
Mercury Tracer:
The Mercury Tracer is a compact car that was marketed by Mercury from the 1987 to 1999 model years. The replacement for the Mercury Lynx, the Tracer was also sold as a three-door and five-door hatchback and a five-door station wagon; a four-door sedan was introduced for the second generation. Three generations of the model line were produced, with the second two serving as the counterpart of the Ford Escort.
The first Mercury-brand vehicle since 1960 without a direct Ford counterpart in North America, the first-generation Tracer was developed by Mazda. For its entire production, the model line was derived from the Mazda 323/Protegé....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Mercury Tracer (II). With 146 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1030 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Mercury Tracer II was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, and no specific crash test data from comparable programs is readily available. Safety features were basic for its era.
1.9 (88 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate performance for daily commuting and city driving, though highway passing maneuvers may require planning. The 88 Hp is modest but sufficient for its class.
Fuel Economy
Provides reasonable fuel economy for a compact car of its era, especially with the manual transmission. Expect average consumption for its displacement and technology.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase and maintenance
- • Reliable 1.9L engine (Ford CVH)
- • Good fuel economy for its class and era
- • Practical and spacious interior for a compact
- • Simple, straightforward mechanics
Cons:
- • Modest performance, especially with automatic
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Limited advanced safety features
- • Road noise can be noticeable at highway speeds
- • Resale value may be low today
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Station Wagon: 1988 - 1997).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mercury |
| Model: | Tracer |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.9 (88 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1990 |
| End of production: | 1997 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 88 Hp @ 4400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 47.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 146 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1859 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.7 kg/Hp, 85.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.1 kg/Nm, 141.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1030 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 527 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4341 mm mm [11mm less] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1338 mm mm [23mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2500 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1435 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1435 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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