2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit 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 223 more horse power than 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mountaineer | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
