1991 Mercury Tracer vs. 1973 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1991 Mercury Tracer is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercury Tracer (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 395 kg more than 1973 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercury Tracer | 1973 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Tracer | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
