1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1994 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1994 Mercury Tracer is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 305 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Because 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA 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 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1994 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | GTA | Tracer |
Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1857 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |