1972 Honda Life vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Life 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 264 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Life | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Life | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 85 L |
