1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 113 kg more than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | LeSabre | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 85 L |
