2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1995 Ford Aspire
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Aspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Aspire 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 230 more horse power than 1995 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Aspire.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1995 Ford Aspire | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Mountaineer | Aspire |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 37 L |
