2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1988 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 911 kg more than 1988 Toyota Corolla. 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 1988 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Corolla. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1988 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1988 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | 1988 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
