2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1961 Renault Floride
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Renault Floride 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 258 more horse power than 1961 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Floride.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1961 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Mountaineer | Floride |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 38 L |
