1999 Mercury Tracer vs. 1973 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1999 Mercury Tracer is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Subaru Leone 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1973 Subaru Leone. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1973 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 190 kg more than 1973 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Subaru Leone 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, 1999 Mercury Tracer (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Tracer | 1973 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Tracer | Leone |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
