1975 Lancia Beta 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 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 772 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1975 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1975 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Lancia Beta 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
Make Lancia Mercury
Model Beta Mountaineer
Year Released 1975 2009
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 4606 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 115 HP 292 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 427 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.9:1 9.7:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1060 kg 1832 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 L 85 L


 

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