1950 Morris Six vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 868 kg more than 1950 Morris Six. 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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Morris Six | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Morris | Mercury |
Model | Six | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 2092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1826 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 85 L |