2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1995 Rover 214
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 214. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 214 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 190 more horse power than 1995 Rover 214. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 214. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 893 kg more than 1995 Rover 214. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Rover 214. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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 (408 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 214. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 214.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1995 Rover 214 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Mountaineer | 214 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |
