1952 Fiat 1900 vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1952 Fiat 1900 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 Fiat 1900. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1900. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 1900 | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 1900 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
