2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 21 kg more than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Mountaineer | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
