2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (229 HP) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 781 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (286 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Mountaineer | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 229 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
