1999 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1999 Mercury Tracer
To start off, both 1999 Mercedes-Benz C and 1999 Mercury Tracer were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz C (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 270 kg more than 1999 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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 Mercury Tracer (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz C. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercedes-Benz C | 1999 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | C | Tracer |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |