1997 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Infiniti QX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Infiniti QX4 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1997 Infiniti QX4. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1997 Infiniti QX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Infiniti QX4. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Infiniti QX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Infiniti QX4 | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
| Model | QX4 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3275 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
