1997 Mercury Tracer vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 1997 Mercury Tracer is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Six weights approximately 84 kg more than 1997 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1950 Morris Six 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 1950 Morris Six. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Mercury Tracer | 1950 Morris Six | |
Make | Mercury | Morris |
Model | Tracer | Six |
Year Released | 1997 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |