2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1999 Toyota Vitz
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Vitz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Vitz 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 206 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Vitz. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Vitz.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Vitz. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Vitz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1999 Toyota Vitz | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Vitz |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
