1997 Ford Tracer vs. 2000 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 2000 Toyota Picnic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Tracer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Picnic (127 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1997 Ford Tracer. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 370 kg more than 1997 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, 2000 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Tracer. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Tracer | 2000 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Tracer | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1321 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 127 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
