1980 Audi Sport vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 29 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Sport. (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Sport. 2009 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. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | Sport | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| 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 | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
