2006 Ford Escape vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape 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 12 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 711 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape. 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, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Escape | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
