1984 Maserati Bi Turbo vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo.
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, 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (254 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | Bi Turbo | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
