2001 Ford Think vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2001 Ford Think is newer by 1 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, 2001 Ford Think (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Think weights approximately 68 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.
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, 2001 Ford Think (183 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Think will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer. 2001 Ford Think 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. 2001 Ford Think will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Think | 2000 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Think | Tracer |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Type | electric | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 173 Nm |
Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1140 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |