1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1993 Mercury Tracer is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 110 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Austin A 40 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 1953 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1993 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 40 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
