2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2001 Mitsubishi SUW

To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mitsubishi SUW. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mitsubishi SUW 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 90 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi SUW. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi SUW. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 20 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi SUW. 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, 2001 Mitsubishi SUW, 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) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi SUW. (240 Nm). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi SUW.

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