2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche Boxster 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 38 more horse power than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 670 kg more than 1997 Porsche Boxster. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 1997 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Mountaineer | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2360 mm |
