1998 Mercury Tracer vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avensis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 60 kg more than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
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, 1998 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercury Tracer | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Tracer | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
