2007 Lexus RX vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2007 Lexus RX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,012 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus RX (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Lexus RX.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lexus RX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus RX. (288 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus RX | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercury |
| Model | RX | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3311 cc | 4012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2840 mm |
