2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor

To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor 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 (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (48 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.

Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (108 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Mercury Mountaineer 1959 Vauxhall Victor
Make Mercury Vauxhall
Model Mountaineer Victor
Year Released 2006 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4605 cc 1507 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 293 HP 48 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 108 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 45 L


 

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