1985 Holden Commodore vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1985 Holden Commodore. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 872 kg more than 1985 Holden Commodore. 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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Commodore. (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Commodore. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1985 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1985 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Commodore | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Commodore | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2888 mm |
