2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1969 Seat 124
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 124 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 229 more horse power than 1969 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1969 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Mercury | Seat |
| Model | Mountaineer | 124 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |
