1999 Mercury Tracer vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 Mercury Tracer is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 464 kg more than 1984 Toyota Crown.
Because 1984 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 1984 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, 1984 Toyota Crown (172 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Tracer. (170 Nm). This means 1984 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Tracer | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Tracer | Crown |
Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 172 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |