2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1957 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (408 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1957 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mercury | Morris |
| Model | Mountaineer | Minor |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
