1985 Dodge 600 vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2000 Mercury Tracer is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Dodge 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Dodge 600 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1985 Dodge 600. (97 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge 600 weights approximately 65 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, 1985 Dodge 600 (180 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge 600 | 2000 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | 600 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
