1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1982 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Morgan 4 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 13 more horse power than 1982 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1982 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 315 kg more than 1982 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Morgan 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 1982 Morgan 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1982 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Morgan |
| Model | Tracer | 4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
