1963 Ford Taunus vs. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 965 kg more than 1963 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Taunus | 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Taunus | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2840 mm |
