1996 Mercury Tracer Base 5MT
The 1996 Mercury Tracer Base 5MT is an 88-hp 1.9-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $12,145 MSRP and is rated at 30 mpg combined.
It makes 88 horsepower and 108 lb-ft of torque at 3800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (30 mpg combined).
The Tracer measures 170.9 inches long on a 98.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,409 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,145 ($25,157 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.9L Ford CVH SOHC inline-4, sequential fuel injection, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 1.9 L |
| Horsepower | 88 hp |
| Torque | 108 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Injection Type | Sequential fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 30 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 11.9 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 170.9 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 52.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,409 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 50.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars