2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1993 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 134 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
Because 2009 Ford F-350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 1993 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | F-350 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2510 mm |
