2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1994 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Pulsar. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 845 kg more than 1994 Nissan Pulsar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Pulsar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Pulsar. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Pulsar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 1994 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mountaineer | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
