1986 BMW Z1 vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW Z1 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 39 more horse power than 1986 BMW Z1. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1986 BMW Z1. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW Z1. (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW Z1. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW Z1 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW Z1 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.
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1986 BMW Z1 | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | Z1 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1826 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |