2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1998 Ford Laser
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Laser would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1998 Ford Laser. (128 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Laser.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Laser. (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 1998 Ford Laser | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Mountaineer | Laser |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |