1974 Honda 145 vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda 145 would be higher. At 4,012 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1974 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1001 kg more than 1974 Honda 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Honda 145. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda 145. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1974 Honda 145 has manual transmission. 1974 Honda 145 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Honda 145 | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | 145 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1433 cc | 4012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2840 mm |