1991 BMW 518 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 BMW 518 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1991 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 518.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (254 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 518. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1991 BMW 518 has manual transmission. 1991 BMW 518 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 518 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 518 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |