1997 Ford F-250 vs. 1997 Mercury MC4
To start off, both 1997 Ford F-250 and 1997 Mercury MC4 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,275 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-250 (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1997 Mercury MC4. (202 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury MC4.
Because 1997 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mercury MC4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 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, 1997 Ford F-250 (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury MC4. (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury MC4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-250 | 1997 Mercury MC4 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | F-250 | MC4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7275 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
