1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 450 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6491 cc | 4012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2840 mm |