2008 Kia Sorento vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 9 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 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (212 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 670 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Sorento | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 4948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2840 mm |