1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 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 145 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 785 kg more than 1960 Riley 4. 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 1960 Riley 4. 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Riley |
| Model | Mountaineer | 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1960 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4012 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
