1961 AC Aceca vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1961 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Aceca.
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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (254 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Aceca | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Aceca | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
