1971 Austin 1800 vs. 1993 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1993 Mercury Tracer is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 1800 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1993 Mercury Tracer.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1993 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin 1800 | 1993 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | 1800 | Tracer |
Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |