1995 Ford Royale vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Royale would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1995 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Royale.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Royale. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Royale. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Royale. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Royale has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Royale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Royale | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Royale | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2870 mm |
