1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1958 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 128 kg more than 1958 Simca Oceane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Simca Oceane 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 1958 Simca Oceane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1958 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Mercury | Simca |
| Model | Tracer | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
