1997 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Tracker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Tracker would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Tracker. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Tracker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 494 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Tracker. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Tracker. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Tracker will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Tracker | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tracker | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2760 mm |