1980 Audi Sport vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Sport would be higher. At 4,012 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 925 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1980 Audi Sport has manual transmission. 1980 Audi Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi Sport | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | Sport | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2133 cc | 4012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2840 mm |