2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (80 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Mountaineer | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
