1999 Audi S8 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi S8 would be higher. At 4,170 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi S8 (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 175 kg more than 1999 Audi S8.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Audi S8 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | S8 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4170 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |