2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mountaineer | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
