2007 GMC Sierra vs. 1998 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2007 GMC Sierra is newer by 9 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Sierra (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 GMC Sierra (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Tracer. 2007 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 1998 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 1998 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Sierra | 1998 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Sierra | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2510 mm |
