1993 Mercury Tracer vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2010 Toyota Hilux is newer by 17 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Hilux (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 230 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 2010 Toyota Hilux 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 2010 Toyota Hilux. 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, 2010 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Tracer | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Tracer | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1838 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3090 mm |
