1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (382 Nm). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | 500 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1943 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 85 L |
