1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na 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 (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (408 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
| Model | Maepsy-Na | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2890 mm |
