1954 DKW Munga vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 DKW Munga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 DKW Munga would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1954 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 731 kg more than 1954 DKW Munga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 DKW Munga | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | DKW | Mercury |
| Model | Munga | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2890 mm |
