1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 8 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 4,012 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 165 kg more than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. 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 2007 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4012 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3230 mm |
