1983 Austin Maestro vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Austin Maestro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Austin Maestro 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 184 more horse power than 1983 Austin Maestro. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Maestro.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Maestro. (178 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Austin Maestro | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | Maestro | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2890 mm |
