1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1992 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1992 Mercury Tracer is newer by 42 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 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 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 105 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 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, 1992 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Aurelia | Tracer |
Year Released | 1950 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |