1956 Ford Vedette vs. 1991 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1991 Mercury Tracer is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Vedette weights approximately 25 kg more than 1991 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1956 Ford Vedette 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 1956 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1991 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Vedette | 1991 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Vedette | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
