1990 Ford RS 200 vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford RS 200 (250 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 895 kg more than 1990 Ford RS 200.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford RS 200 | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | RS 200 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 85 L |
