1993 Mercury Tracer vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1993 Mercury Tracer is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 1430 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 17 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 165 kg more than 1973 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Seat 1430 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 1973 Seat 1430. 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 (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Tracer | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Mercury | Seat |
| Model | Tracer | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
