1976 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Eldorado. (180 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 390 kg more than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado (487 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (382 Nm). This means 1976 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Eldorado | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Eldorado | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2920 mm |
