1996 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (212 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 655 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Accord. 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, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Accord | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2840 mm |