1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Abarth 700. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | 700 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 85 L |
