1960 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 268 kg more than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chrysler Imperial | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Imperial | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2888 mm |
