1971 Honda Life vs. 1991 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1991 Mercury Tracer is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life 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 59 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 605 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1991 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1991 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Life | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2510 mm |
