1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1993 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1993 Mercury Tracer is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1993 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Austin A 135 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 1959 Austin A 135. 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1993 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 135 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |
