1995 Mercury Tracer vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 270 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Holden Belmont 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 1974 Holden Belmont. 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (357 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercury Tracer | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Mercury | Holden |
| Model | Tracer | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
