1974 Buick GS vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1974 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick GS.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | GS | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |
