1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1992 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1992 Mercury Tracer is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1992 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1962 Austin A 99 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 1962 Austin A 99. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 1992 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 99 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
