1954 Ford Anglia vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 179 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1271 kg more than 1954 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Ford Anglia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Anglia | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Anglia | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2900 mm |
