2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 435 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (345 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 has manual transmission. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Mercury | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Mountaineer | 164 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |