2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1991 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan 100 NX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan 100 NX 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 (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 790 kg more than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1991 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mountaineer | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1991 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1320 mm |
