2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 885 kg more than 1979 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Nissan Skyline. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Skyline.

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