2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 9 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (155 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 820 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.
Because 2009 Dodge Sprinter 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 2009 Dodge Sprinter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer. 2009 Dodge Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2000 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 2000 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 2000 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Sprinter | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 7350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4330 mm | 2510 mm |
