2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1968 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph Vitesse 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 140 more horse power than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph Vitesse.
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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 1968 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Mercury | Triumph |
Model | Mountaineer | Vitesse |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 53 L |