1997 Ford Tracer vs. 2010 Toyota Venza

To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 13 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (269 HP) has 202 more horse power than 1997 Ford Tracer. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Tracer.

Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza 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, 2010 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Tracer. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Tracer. 2010 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Tracer has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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