2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona 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 209 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
