1990 Chrysler Le Baron vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chrysler Le Baron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chrysler Le Baron 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 73 more horse power than 1990 Chrysler Le Baron. (139 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1990 Chrysler Le Baron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 505 kg more than 1990 Chrysler Le Baron. 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 1990 Chrysler Le Baron. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chrysler Le Baron. (223 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chrysler Le Baron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chrysler Le Baron | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Le Baron | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2840 mm |
