1989 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1989 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 218 kg more than 1989 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Thunderbird | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Thunderbird | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |