2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century 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 83 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 217 kg more than 1968 Toyota Century. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (236 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 127 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
