1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (247 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (212 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 675 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Holden Sunbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (436 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Mountaineer | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Mercury | Holden |
Model | Mountaineer | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4948 cc | 5044 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 436 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |