1981 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |
