2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 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 (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (190 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 848 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Mountaineer | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
