1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (212 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 475 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Porsche 911. 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, both vehicles can yield 390 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Mountaineer | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4948 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |