1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (212 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A 110 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 4948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2840 mm |