2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 1998 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1998 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 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 1998 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Dakota | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2510 mm |
