1999 Acura NSX vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 1999 Acura NSX and 1999 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,012 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 461 kg more than 1999 Acura NSX.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Acura NSX. 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 (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura NSX. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1999 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1999 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Acura NSX | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | NSX | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2840 mm |