2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist 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 153 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 886 kg more than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. 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 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. 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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Mercury | Wartburg |
| Model | Mountaineer | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
