2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 982 kg more than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Mercury | Riley |
| Model | Mountaineer | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2190 mm |
