1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride 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 52 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 304 kg more than 1959 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Renault Floride 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 Renault Floride. 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 (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Tracer | Floride |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
