1993 Mercury Tracer vs. 1969 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1993 Mercury Tracer is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Steyr Haflinger 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 60 more horse power than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 445 kg more than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercury Tracer | 1969 Steyr Haflinger | |
Make | Mercury | Steyr |
Model | Tracer | Haflinger |
Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 642 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 44 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 2840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1510 mm |