1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 1992 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1992 Mercury Tracer is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 346 kg more than 1992 Mercury Tracer.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 1992 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Mercury |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
