1999 Citroen Pluriel vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Pluriel 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 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 929 kg more than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Pluriel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Pluriel | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Pluriel | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 4012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2840 mm |
