1981 Ford Probe vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer

To start off, 2000 Mercury Tracer is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Probe would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Probe weights approximately 230 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Probe. (148 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Probe. 1981 Ford Probe has automatic transmission and 2000 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 2000 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Probe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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