1997 Mercury Tracer vs. 2007 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sienna is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury Tracer.
Because 2007 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna 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, 2007 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury Tracer. 2007 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1997 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 1997 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Mercury Tracer | 2007 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Tracer | Sienna |
Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3040 mm |