2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1991 Mercury Tracer

To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 202 kg more than 1991 Mercury Tracer.

Because 2005 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Mercury Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.

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