2003 Mazda Roadster vs. 1993 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2003 Mazda Roadster is newer by 10 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Roadster (157 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Roadster should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 40 kg more than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
Because 2003 Mazda Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Mazda Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda Roadster (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Roadster | 1993 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Roadster | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
