2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1988 Renault 19
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 19 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 202 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (91 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1988 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Mountaineer | 19 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 38 L |
