1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 9 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, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 450 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Mountaineer | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4012 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2490 mm |
