2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corolla 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 194 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (146 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2340 mm |
