1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (212 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 151 kg more than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Mountaineer | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1948 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3230 mm |
