1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1998 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1998 Mercury Tracer is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 110 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 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 1954 Austin A 40. 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, 1998 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1998 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 40 | Tracer |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |