1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1976 Porsche 930
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 4,012 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 785 kg more than 1976 Porsche 930.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Porsche 930. 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, 1976 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1976 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1976 Porsche 930 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 Mercury Mountaineer | 1976 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Mountaineer | 930 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4012 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
