1952 Buick 40 vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 290 kg more than 1952 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (408 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | 40 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2890 mm |
