1992 Mercury Tracer vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 21 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 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Outback (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 461 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 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Outback (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Tracer | Outback |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
