2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1965 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Vauxhall Velox 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 179 more horse power than 1965 Vauxhall Velox. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1965 Vauxhall Velox.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Vauxhall Velox. (238 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Vauxhall Velox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1965 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
| Model | Mountaineer | Velox |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
