2000 Mercury Tracer vs. 2012 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Accent is newer by 12 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Accent (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 53 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Accent.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Accent. 2012 Hyundai Accent 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. 2012 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Tracer | 2012 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
| Model | Tracer | Accent |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1087 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4369 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1699 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
