2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Grand Am 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 170 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. (123 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. (204 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Mountaineer | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
