1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (339 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 202 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 339 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2870 mm |