2000 Mercury Tracer vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 8 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 400 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 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (355 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Tracer | 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tracer | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
