2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1961 NSU Prinz IV
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 NSU Prinz IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 NSU Prinz IV 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 263 more horse power than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1961 NSU Prinz IV.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (44 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 NSU Prinz IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1961 NSU Prinz IV | |
| Make | Mercury | NSU |
| Model | Mountaineer | Prinz IV |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 37 L |
