2009 Infiniti QX56 vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 10 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (212 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 635 kg more than 2009 Infiniti QX56.
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, 2009 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Infiniti QX56 | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
Model | QX56 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 4948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 533 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2840 mm |