1995 McLaren F1 LM vs. 1992 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 533 more horse power than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 42 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 LM.
Because 1995 McLaren F1 LM 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 McLaren F1 LM. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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 McLaren F1 LM (705 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 McLaren F1 LM | 1992 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | McLaren | Mercury |
| Model | F1 LM | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 660 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
