1999 Ford Mustang vs. 1994 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mustang weights approximately 315 kg more than 1994 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Mustang | 1994 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Mustang | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
