1998 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (186 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Accord | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |