2002 Mazda B2500 vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2002 Mazda B2500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2002 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Because 2002 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mazda B2500 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, 2002 Mazda B2500 (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda B2500 | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | B2500 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2510 mm |
