1975 Chrysler Sedan vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Sedan. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Sedan.
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, 1975 Chrysler Sedan (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Sedan | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Sedan | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4342 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2890 mm |
