1995 Mercury Tracer vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 35 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercury Tracer | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Tracer | Carina |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
