1970 Ford Capri vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri 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 155 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Capri | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |
