1947 Austin 16 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 645 kg more than 1947 Austin 16. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1947 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1947 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | 16 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1947 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |