1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 1999 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Tracer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,501 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Tracer. (174 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Land Rover Defender | 1999 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Defender | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
