1969 Honda S600 vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S600 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 169 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1969 Honda S600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | S600 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 85 L |
