2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 331 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. 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, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Mountaineer | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3070 mm |
