2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1989 Volvo 460
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 460 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 (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 460. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 948 kg more than 1989 Volvo 460. 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 1989 Volvo 460. 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 (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 460. (132 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1989 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Mountaineer | 460 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
