2000 Mercury Tracer vs. 2003 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2003 TVR Tamora is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 110 kg more than 2003 TVR Tamora.
Because 2003 TVR Tamora 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 2003 TVR Tamora. 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, 2003 TVR Tamora (381 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Tracer | 2003 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Mercury | TVR |
| Model | Tracer | Tamora |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
