2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1994 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 4,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1797 kg more than 1994 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 1994 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | F-250 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2892 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2510 mm |
