1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1990 Peugeot 309
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Peugeot 309. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Peugeot 309 would be higher. 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 117 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 309. (91 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1990 Peugeot 309. 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 1990 Peugeot 309. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 309. (135 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | 1990 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Mountaineer | 309 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4012 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2480 mm |
