2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1998 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (189 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 220 kg more than 1998 Toyota Sienna. 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 1998 Toyota Sienna. 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 (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (279 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1998 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
