1989 Lancia Y10 vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lancia Y10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lancia Y10 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (212 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1989 Lancia Y10. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1989 Lancia Y10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1139 kg more than 1989 Lancia Y10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Lancia Y10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lancia Y10. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lancia Y10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lancia Y10 | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Y10 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2840 mm |
