1993 Mercury Tracer vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1993 Mercury Tracer is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 339 kg more than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Tracer | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Tracer | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
