1996 Ford Ranger vs. 1997 Mercury MC4
To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Ranger | 1997 Mercury MC4 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Ranger | MC4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2507 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
