1998 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 2006 Ford F-150
To start off, 2006 Ford F-150 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Tracker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Tracker would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Tracker. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Tracker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Tracker. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Ford F-150 (496 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Tracker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Tracker | 2006 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tracker | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 496 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3370 mm |
