1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1973 Morris 1800
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Morris 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Morris 1800 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 3 more horse power than 1973 Morris 1800. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1973 Morris 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Morris 1800 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Morris 1800. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Morris 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1973 Morris 1800 | |
| Make | Mercury | Morris |
| Model | Tracer | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
