1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 117 kg more than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (394 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | Vanden Plas | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2900 mm |
