1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1993 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1993 Mercury Tracer is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Tracer (87 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 405 kg more than 1993 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Land Rover Serie II | 1993 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Serie II | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2284 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 87 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
