2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1989 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Micra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Micra 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 244 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Micra.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1989 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mountaineer | Micra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
