1972 Honda 1300 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1972 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1972 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Honda 1300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda 1300 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | 1300 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4009 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 85 L |
