1993 Mercury Tracer vs. 1959 Suzuki Light
To start off, 1993 Mercury Tracer is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Suzuki Light. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Suzuki Light would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1959 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1959 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 549 kg more than 1959 Suzuki Light. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Tracer | 1959 Suzuki Light | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Tracer | Light |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2010 mm |
