1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 130 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
