1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1991 Mercury Tracer

To start off, 1991 Mercury Tracer is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina 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 44 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 235 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Ford Cortina 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 1970 Ford Cortina. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.

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