2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (302 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Mountaineer | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 108 L |
