1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1952 Nissan Sports
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1952 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1952 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 300 kg more than 1952 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1952 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Tracer | Sports |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1952 |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 860 cc |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2160 mm |
