1999 Mercury Tracer vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 Mercury Tracer is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. Both 1999 Mercury Tracer and 1975 Toyota Crown are equipped with a 1,988 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 216 kg more than 1999 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1975 Toyota Crown 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 1975 Toyota Crown. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown. 1975 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1999 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 1999 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Tracer | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Tracer | Crown |
Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |