1992 Mercury Tracer vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1992 Mercury Tracer is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 371 kg more than 1992 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Opel Admiral 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 1969 Opel Admiral. 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, 1969 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercury Tracer | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Tracer | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
