1999 Mercury Tracer vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1999 Mercury Tracer is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Tracer (109 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley 4 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1999 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1963 Riley 4 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 1963 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Mercury Tracer (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Tracer | 1963 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Riley |
| Model | Tracer | 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
