1973 Triumph TR6 vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph TR6 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1973 Triumph TR6. (123 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 933 kg more than 1973 Triumph TR6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Triumph TR6 | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Triumph | Mercury |
| Model | TR6 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 85 L |
