1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Tracer | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
