1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1992 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1992 Mercury Tracer is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1992 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1953 Fiat 1400 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 Fiat 1400. 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 (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1992 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 1400 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
