1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 350 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Morris Minor 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 Morris Minor. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercury Tracer | 1959 Morris Minor | |
Make | Mercury | Morris |
Model | Tracer | Minor |
Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2190 mm |