1999 Mercury Tracer vs. 1991 Tata Estate
To start off, 1999 Mercury Tracer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Tata Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Tata Estate would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Tracer (109 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1991 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1991 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Tata Estate weights approximately 500 kg more than 1999 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1991 Tata Estate 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 1991 Tata Estate. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Tracer | 1991 Tata Estate | |
| Make | Mercury | Tata |
| Model | Tracer | Estate |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1991 |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
