1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 14 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, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 235 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. 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, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
Model | Mountaineer | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4012 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |