2007 Jeep Liberty vs. 1997 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2007 Jeep Liberty is newer by 10 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 809 kg more than 1997 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Jeep Liberty 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, 2007 Jeep Liberty 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 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury Tracer. 2007 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 1997 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 1997 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Liberty | 1997 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Liberty | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1949 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
