2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 180 kg more than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (435 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (382 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mountaineer | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 6596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2960 mm |
