2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP) has 204 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 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 471 kg more than 1999 Porsche 911.
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, 1999 Porsche 911 (560 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 1999 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Mountaineer | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 414 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
