1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane 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 145 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Fairlane | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2890 mm |
