2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1997 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Previa 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 161 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Previa.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1997 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Previa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |
