1999 Mercury Tracer vs. 2013 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 480 kg more than 1999 Mercury Tracer.

Because 2013 Nissan Titan 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 2013 Nissan Titan. 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Tracer. (170 Nm). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Tracer. 2013 Nissan Titan 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. 2013 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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