1995 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Infiniti Q45 (278 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 175 kg more than 1995 Infiniti Q45.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Infiniti Q45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1995 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Infiniti Q45 | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
| Model | Q45 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 4012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 278 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2840 mm |
