2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1987 Peugeot 405
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Peugeot 405 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 201 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 405. (92 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 405.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 405. (196 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1987 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Mountaineer | 405 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 21.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
