1983 Maserati 420 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1983 Maserati 420. (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1983 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 652 kg more than 1983 Maserati 420. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Maserati 420 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | 420 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |
