2003 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 8 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 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 305 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2003 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2003 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Land Rover Freelander | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Freelander | Tracer |
Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |