1954 Ford Anglia vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 55 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1185 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.
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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Anglia | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Anglia | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 4009 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 |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2890 mm |