1991 Mercury Tracer vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1991 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 160 kg more than 1991 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Toyota Corolla (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercury Tracer | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Tracer | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2601 mm |
