2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Skoda 440. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1959 Skoda 440 has manual transmission. 1959 Skoda 440 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Mountaineer | 440 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 47 L |
