1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda RX-01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda RX-01 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 953 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda RX-01 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-01 | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-01 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1826 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |