2003 Chrysler Airflite vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2003 Chrysler Airflite is newer by 3 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chrysler Airflite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chrysler Airflite (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chrysler Airflite should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chrysler Airflite weights approximately 460 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Chrysler Airflite (341 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm). This means 2003 Chrysler Airflite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chrysler Airflite | 2000 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Airflite | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
