1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1998 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1998 Mercury Tracer is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1950 Austin A 70 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 1950 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1998 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 70 | Tracer |
Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |