1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 497 kg more than 1997 Ford Scorpio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Scorpio | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Scorpio | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1826 mm |