1991 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1991 Mercury Tracer
To start off, both 1991 Chevrolet Blazer and 1991 Mercury Tracer were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1991 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 430 kg more than 1991 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Blazer | 1991 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Blazer | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
