1972 Fiat 128 vs. 1991 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1991 Mercury Tracer is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 128. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 250 kg more than 1972 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 128 | 1991 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 128 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |
