1998 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. (172 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 429 kg more than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. (297 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Beijing | Mercury |
| Model | BJ 2021 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 3962 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2870 mm |
