1959 Austin A 35 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 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 35 | 1993 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 35 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2510 mm |
