1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 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 29 more horse power than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 367 kg more than 2012 Toyota RAV4. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4012 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2659 mm |
