1972 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 338 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1972 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Impala 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:
1972 Chevrolet Impala | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Impala | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1826 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |