1974 Honda 1300 vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1974 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 245 kg more than 1974 Honda 1300. 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 (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda 1300 | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | 1300 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1986 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2510 mm |
