1994 Ford Tracer vs. 1994 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 1994 Ford Tracer and 1994 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Previa (132 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1994 Ford Tracer. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Previa weights approximately 650 kg more than 1994 Ford Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1994 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Tracer. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Tracer | 1994 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Tracer | Previa |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 132 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
