1990 GMC Jimmy vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 GMC Jimmy. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1990 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 169 kg more than 1990 GMC Jimmy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 GMC Jimmy 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, 1990 GMC Jimmy (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 GMC Jimmy | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Jimmy | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2888 mm |
