1986 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Blazer. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 300 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1986 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1986 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1986 Chevrolet Blazer (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Blazer | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Blazer | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
