1993 Mercury Tracer vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1993 Mercury Tracer and 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Tracer (87 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 10 kg more than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Tracer | 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tracer | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
