1993 Mercury Tracer vs. 1993 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, both 1993 Mercury Tracer and 1993 Plymouth Prowler were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,516 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 180 kg more than 1993 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Plymouth Prowler is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Plymouth Prowler. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Tracer | 1993 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
| Model | Tracer | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1838 cc | 3516 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |
