2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1997 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 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 68 kg more than 1997 Mercury Tracer.
Because 2005 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1997 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Ranger | Tracer |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2510 mm |