1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1998 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1998 Mercury Tracer is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 47 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1998 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | Greyhound | Tracer |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |