1965 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Electra (275 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 62 kg more than 1965 Buick Electra.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Electra | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Electra | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 85 L |
