1956 Buick 40 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (207 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (254 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | 40 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |