1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1995 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Presea 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 65 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Presea. (143 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 795 kg more than 1995 Nissan Presea. 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 1995 Nissan Presea. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Presea. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Presea. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Presea has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Presea 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 | 1995 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mountaineer | Presea |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4012 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
