2000 Mercury Tracer vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six
To start off, both 2000 Mercury Tracer and 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six.
Because 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six 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 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Tracer | 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six | |
| Make | Mercury | TVR |
| Model | Tracer | Tuscan Speed Six |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
