1990 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 350 kg more than 1990 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Electra | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2840 mm |
