2004 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV. (163 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 396 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | GTV | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |