1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country 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 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 15 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 89 kg more than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Mercury | Chrysler |
Model | Mountaineer | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4948 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1953 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1814 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3078 mm |