2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1963 Steyr 700C

To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1296 kg more than 1963 Steyr 700C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1963 Steyr 700C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Steyr 700C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 700C. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1963 Steyr 700C has manual transmission. 1963 Steyr 700C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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