2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1996 Vector M12
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Vector M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Vector M12 would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1996 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Mercury | Vector |
| Model | Mountaineer | M12 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
