1970 Mazda 1000 vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 390 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mazda 1000 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 Mazda 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mazda 1000 | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 1000 | Tracer |
Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |