1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 463 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2890 mm |