1992 Mercury Tracer vs. 1995 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1995 Toyota Previa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Previa (133 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Previa weights approximately 511 kg more than 1992 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, 1995 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercury Tracer | 1995 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Tracer | Previa |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
