2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 505 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Mountaineer | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.3 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 73 L |
