1972 Ford Torino vs. 1999 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Tracer is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 510 kg more than 1999 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1972 Ford Torino 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 1972 Ford Torino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1972 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Tracer. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 1999 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Torino | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
