1982 Austin Marina vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 213 kg more than 1982 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Austin Marina 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 1982 Austin Marina. 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, 1995 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | Marina | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
