1999 Mercury Tracer vs. 1999 Toyota XYR
To start off, both 1999 Mercury Tracer and 1999 Toyota XYR were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 594 kg more than 1999 Toyota XYR.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Toyota XYR (175 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Tracer. (170 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota XYR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Tracer. 1999 Toyota XYR 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. 1999 Toyota XYR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Tracer | 1999 Toyota XYR | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Tracer | XYR |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 180 HP |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
