1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 315 kg more than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Morgan Plus 4 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 1959 Morgan Plus 4. 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 (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercury Tracer | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Mercury | Morgan |
Model | Tracer | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |