2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1974 Sunbeam Rapier
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Sunbeam Rapier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Sunbeam Rapier 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 214 more horse power than 1974 Sunbeam Rapier. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1974 Sunbeam Rapier.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Sunbeam Rapier. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Sunbeam Rapier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1974 Sunbeam Rapier | |
| Make | Mercury | Sunbeam |
| Model | Mountaineer | Rapier |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
