1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2000 Mercury Tracer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 880 kg more than 2000 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer. 1999 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2000 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 2000 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Discovery | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
