2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1221 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
| Model | Mountaineer | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
