2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1997 Mercury MC4

To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury MC4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury MC4 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. 1997 Mercury MC4 has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercury MC4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Colorado 1997 Mercury MC4
Make Chevrolet Mercury
Model Colorado MC4
Year Released 2006 1997
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2770 cc 4601 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 173 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 387 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 4 seats