1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (254 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Caprice | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |