2006 Buick Terraza vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Buick Terraza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (212 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 405 kg more than 2006 Buick Terraza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Terraza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Terraza | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2840 mm |
