1999 Chevrolet Express 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 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 502 kg more than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Express | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2890 mm |