1975 Land Rover Serie III vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 653 kg more than 1975 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1975 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Land Rover Serie III 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. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1975 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1975 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Land Rover Serie III | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Serie III | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2888 mm |
