2000 Mercury Tracer vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (187 HP) has 78 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Because 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Tracer | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Tracer | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 187 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1834 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |