2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1984 Renault Rodeo
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault Rodeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault Rodeo 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 259 more horse power than 1984 Renault Rodeo. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault Rodeo.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault Rodeo. (72 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault Rodeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1984 Renault Rodeo | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Mountaineer | Rodeo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 34 L |
