1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Passat 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 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (212 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 386 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. 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 2013 Volkswagen Passat. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Mountaineer | Passat |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4948 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4868 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1487 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2803 mm |