1996 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Cadillac Eldorado (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 311 kg more than 1996 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Cadillac Eldorado. 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, 1996 Cadillac Eldorado (406 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Cadillac Eldorado | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Eldorado | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
