1953 Renault Fregate vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Renault Fregate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Renault Fregate would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 797 kg more than 1953 Renault Fregate.
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. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1953 Renault Fregate has manual transmission. 1953 Renault Fregate will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Renault Fregate | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Renault | Mercury |
Model | Fregate | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1826 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2888 mm |