1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1044 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Cuneo | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1826 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2888 mm |