1998 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 11 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Tracker. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Tracker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 602 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, 2009 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Tracker. 2009 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 1998 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 1998 Chevrolet Tracker will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Tracker | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Tracker | Milan |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |
