1998 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (212 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 195 kg more than 1998 Infiniti Q45.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Infiniti Q45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Infiniti Q45 | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
| Model | Q45 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |
