1992 Mercury Tracer vs. 2002 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2002 Subaru Outback is newer by 10 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Outback (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Outback weights approximately 386 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.
Because 2002 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Subaru Outback (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercury Tracer | 2002 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Tracer | Outback |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
