1954 Fiat 1900 vs. 1999 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Tracer is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1999 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1954 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 1954 Fiat 1900. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Mercury Tracer (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1900 | 1999 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 1900 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
