1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 11 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 230 kg more than 2010 Aston Martin DBS.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Aston Martin DBS. 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, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2010 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2010 Aston Martin DBS 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 | 2010 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Mercury | Aston Martin |
| Model | Mountaineer | DBS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4012 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2741 mm |
