1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1994 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1994 Mercury Tracer is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1994 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1959 Austin A 55 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 55. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1994 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 55 | 1994 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 55 | Tracer |
Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1857 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 146 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |