1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 312 kg more than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1967 Austin 3-Litre has manual transmission. 1967 Austin 3-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Austin 3-Litre | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | 3-Litre | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |