2000 Mercury Tracer vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2000 Mercury Tracer is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 325 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Tracer | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Tracer | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
