1997 Ford Tracer vs. 1971 Steyr Haflinger

To start off, 1997 Ford Tracer is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 1,321 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Tracer (67 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Tracer should accelerate faster than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Tracer weights approximately 315 kg more than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1997 Ford Tracer (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Steyr Haflinger.

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