2005 Mazda MX-Flexa vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa is newer by 6 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 4,012 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa. 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 (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | MX-Flexa | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 4012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2840 mm |
