1973 Mazda RX-4 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 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1973 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1973 Mazda RX-4 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 RX-4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1973 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda RX-4 | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-4 | Tracer |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |