1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S 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 Mercedes-Benz 170S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S weights approximately 260 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S 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 Mercedes-Benz 170S. 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 (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (112 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | 170S | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
