1970 Holden Torana vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Torana 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 (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1970 Holden Torana. (95 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Torana.
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 (254 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Torana. (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Holden Torana | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Torana | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
