2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 361 kg more than 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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 (345 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2320 mm |
