1952 Allard Safari vs. 1998 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1998 Mercury Tracer is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Safari would be higher. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 336 kg more than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1952 Allard Safari 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 1952 Allard Safari. 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, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1998 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Allard | Mercury |
Model | Safari | Tracer |
Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |