1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1967 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 650T 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 68 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 550 kg more than 1967 Steyr 650T. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Steyr 650T 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 1967 Steyr 650T. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 650T. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercury Tracer | 1967 Steyr 650T | |
Make | Mercury | Steyr |
Model | Tracer | 650T |
Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1850 mm |