1959 Morris Minor vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1263 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor. 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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Minor | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Morris | Mercury |
Model | Minor | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1826 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2888 mm |