1994 Mercury Tracer vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1995 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 265 kg more than 1994 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Toyota Lexcen 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 1995 Toyota Lexcen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Mercury Tracer | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Tracer | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1994 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1857 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |