1966 Lotus Europa vs. 1999 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Tracer is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Europa would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 530 kg more than 1966 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Tracer (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lotus Europa | 1999 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercury |
| Model | Europa | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |
