2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla 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 (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1997 Toyota Corolla, 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 (254 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
