2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1983 Nissan Stanza

To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (240 HP) has 159 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1129 kg more than 1983 Nissan Stanza. 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 1983 Nissan Stanza. 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 (382 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Stanza.

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