1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1991 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1991 Mercury Tracer is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercury Tracer (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 615 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Fiat 500 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 1968 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1991 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 500 | 1991 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 500 | Tracer |
Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 1859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |