2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 930 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 37 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 930. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 930.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 930. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Mountaineer | 930 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
