2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2003 Porsche 996
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 996 (317 HP) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 435 kg more than 2003 Porsche 996.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche 996. (370 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2003 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Mountaineer | 996 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2360 mm |
