1995 Mercury Tracer vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 270 kg more than 1957 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Morris Minor 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 1957 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercury Tracer | 1957 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mercury | Morris |
| Model | Tracer | Minor |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2190 mm |
