1989 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ 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 (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo SZ | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | SZ | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 293 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |