1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1993 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1993 Mercury Tracer is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 553 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Fairthorpe Electron 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 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. 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 (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1993 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Mercury |
Model | Electron | Tracer |
Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2510 mm |