1995 Mazda 626 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 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 4,012 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 720 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 626 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |
