2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Mountaineer | Space Wagon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2640 mm |
