1992 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1992 Chrysler Town & Country. (164 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1992 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 396 kg more than 1992 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chrysler Town & Country. (263 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chrysler Town & Country | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Town & Country | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2890 mm |