1969 Dodge Dart vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (105 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Dart | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
