2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1997 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 47 kg more than 1997 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1997 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Colorado | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |
