2004 Mazda B3000 vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2004 Mazda B3000 is newer by 9 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B3000 (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 415 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B3000 | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | B3000 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2510 mm |
