1997 Mahindra Armada vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer

To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mahindra Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mahindra Armada 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 138 more horse power than 1997 Mahindra Armada. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1997 Mahindra Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mahindra Armada weights approximately 45 kg more than 1999 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. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1997 Mahindra Armada has manual transmission. 1997 Mahindra Armada 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.

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