1980 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Tracer is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 355 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. 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, 1999 Mercury Tracer (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Honda Civic | 1999 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Tracer |
Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2510 mm |