1998 Mercury Tracer vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 1998 Mercury Tracer and 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 700 kg more than 1998 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercury Tracer | 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tracer | Pajero |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
