1993 Mercury Tracer vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, 1993 Mercury Tracer is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Simca 1301 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 36 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 55 kg more than 1971 Simca 1301. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Tracer | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Mercury | Simca |
| Model | Tracer | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
