1993 Mercury Tracer vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 12 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 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 170 kg more than 1993 Mercury Tracer.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1993 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Tracer | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Tracer | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1838 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
