1999 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Rocky. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 280 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1999 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Rocky 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, 1999 Daihatsu Rocky (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Rocky | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Rocky | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
