1952 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 58 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 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 418 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.
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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | 40 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1872 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2888 mm |