1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1449 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mercury |
| Model | Foursome | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 85 L |
