1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (427 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Sixty | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 85 L |
