1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1991 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1991 Mercury Tracer is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 360 kg more than 1991 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon 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, 1991 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Jeep Station Wagon | 1991 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Jeep | Mercury |
Model | Station Wagon | Tracer |
Year Released | 1949 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |