1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (207 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (254 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo 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:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | Navajo | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
