1980 Buick Estate 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 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 55 kg more than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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 (345 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Estate | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2890 mm |