2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1989 Peugeot 405
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 405 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (202 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 405. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 759 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 405. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 405. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1989 Peugeot 405 has manual transmission. 1989 Peugeot 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 1989 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Mountaineer | 405 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |