1992 BMW 850 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
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, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 850 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:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 850 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 85 L |
