1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,331 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 845 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | 600 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6331 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |
