1982 Mazda 323 vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (212 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1982 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1982 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1982 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mazda 323. (80 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mazda 323 | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 323 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2840 mm |
