1974 Humber Sceptre vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1974 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 840 kg more than 1974 Humber Sceptre. 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Humber Sceptre | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Humber | Mercury |
| Model | Sceptre | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |
