2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan 300 ZX 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 122 more horse power than 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. (171 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan 300 ZX.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1988 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mountaineer | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
