1998 Lancia Kappa 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 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Kappa (217 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 462 kg more than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (309 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lancia Kappa | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Kappa | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1928 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
