1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1993 Mercury Tracer is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 130 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 Austin A 40 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 1948 Austin A 40. 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, 1993 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 40 | 1993 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 40 | Tracer |
Year Released | 1948 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |