2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 31 more horse power than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 570 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (279 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Mountaineer | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 81 L |
