2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1976 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Opel Commodore 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 152 more horse power than 1976 Opel Commodore. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Commodore.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Commodore. (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1976 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Mountaineer | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 40 L |
