1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1979 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 4,012 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1979 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Volkswagen Jetta. 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. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1979 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 1979 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Mercury Mountaineer | 1979 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Mountaineer | Jetta |
Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4012 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |