2000 Mercury Tracer vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1041 kg more than 2000 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Nissan Titan. 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer. 2007 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2000 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 2000 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Tracer | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Tracer | Titan |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2181 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3560 mm |