1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 170 kg more than 1949 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 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 1949 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 40 | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 40 | Tracer |
Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1140 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 |