1968 DAF 44 vs. 1994 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1994 Mercury Tracer is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 DAF 44 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 53 more horse power than 1968 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1968 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 340 kg more than 1968 DAF 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 DAF 44 | 1994 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | DAF | Mercury |
| Model | 44 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
