1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2004 Renault Scenic

To start off, 2004 Renault Scenic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Mountaineer 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 138 more horse power than 2004 Renault Scenic. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 251 kg more than 2004 Renault Scenic. 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 2004 Renault Scenic. 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) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Scenic. (105 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Scenic.

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