1998 Honda Passport vs. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Passport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Passport would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1998 Honda Passport. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Passport.
Because 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Passport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Passport. (256 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Passport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Passport | 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Passport | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
