2004 Honda NSX vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer

To start off, 2004 Honda NSX is newer by 5 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, 2004 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (212 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 525 kg more than 2004 Honda NSX.

Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda NSX. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda NSX.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Honda NSX 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
Make Honda Mercury
Model NSX Mountaineer
Year Released 2004 1999
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2997 cc 4948 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 249 HP 212 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 287 Nm 390 Nm
Torque RPM 5300 RPM 3300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1430 kg 1955 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2840 mm


 

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