1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 55 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1950 Lancia Aurelia 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 Lancia Aurelia. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Aurelia | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
