1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 66 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 314 kg more than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | 500 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1944 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 2092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 85 L |
