1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 13 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 18 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 412 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord. 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 2012 Honda Accord. 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 (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Mountaineer | Accord |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4012 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2741 mm |
