1993 Mercury Tracer vs. 1965 Volvo 120

To start off, 1993 Mercury Tracer is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Tracer (127 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 90 kg more than 1965 Volvo 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1965 Volvo 120 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 1965 Volvo 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 120.

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