1998 Mercury Tracer vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Mercury Tracer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 130 kg more than 1981 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Nissan Silvia 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 1981 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Silvia. 1981 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1998 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 1998 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mercury Tracer | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Tracer | Silvia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |