1972 Honda Life vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 560 kg more than 1972 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, 1990 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Honda Life | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Life | Tracer |
Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
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 |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2510 mm |