2000 Mercury Villager vs. 1993 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2000 Mercury Villager is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 685 kg more than 1993 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Villager | 1993 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Villager | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
