2000 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 965 kg more than 1957 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mercury | Wartburg |
| Model | Mountaineer | 312 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
