2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 1997 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1341 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 Express (400 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 1997 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Express | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2481 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2510 mm |
