1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1999 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Tracer is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1999 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1950 Fiat 1500 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 Fiat 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 1500 | 1999 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 1500 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
