2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1984 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 213 more horse power than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 1984 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Mountaineer | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 26 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2040 mm |
