1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1994 Nissan Primera

To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (212 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Primera. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 880 kg more than 1994 Nissan Primera. 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 1994 Nissan Primera. 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 (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Primera.

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