1992 Mercury Tracer vs. 1963 Moretti 500

To start off, 1992 Mercury Tracer is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 455 kg more than 1963 Moretti 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1963 Moretti 500 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 1963 Moretti 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500.

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