1993 Mercury Tracer vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 2,982 cc, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (193 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 156 kg more than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (280 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercury Tracer | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Tracer | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1838 cc | 2982 cc |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 280 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 944 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |