1960 Land Rover 88 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 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 143 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 616 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Land Rover 88 | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | 88 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2890 mm |