1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1997 Rover 600
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Rover 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Rover 600 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 92 more horse power than 1997 Rover 600. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 695 kg more than 1997 Rover 600. 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 1997 Rover 600. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 600. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 600. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1997 Rover 600 has manual transmission. 1997 Rover 600 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 | 1997 Rover 600 | |
Make | Mercury | Rover |
Model | Mountaineer | 600 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4948 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |