1988 Bitter Type III vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Bitter Type III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Bitter Type III 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 (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Bitter Type III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Bitter | Mercury |
| Model | Type III | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
