2000 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1964 Renault Floride
To start off, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault Floride 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 161 more horse power than 1964 Renault Floride. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1964 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Renault Floride. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Floride. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Floride. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1964 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1964 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | 1964 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Mountaineer | Floride |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
