1973 Mazda 818 vs. 1994 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1994 Mercury Tracer is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 215 kg more than 1973 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Mazda 818 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 1973 Mazda 818. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda 818 | 1994 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 818 | Tracer |
Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1270 cc | 1857 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2510 mm |