2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1959 Steyr 500
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1959 Steyr 500 has manual transmission. 1959 Steyr 500 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 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Mercury | Steyr |
Model | Mountaineer | 500 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1850 mm |