2010 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1995 Buick Century
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1995 Buick Century. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Century.
Because 2010 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 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Century, 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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | 1995 Buick Century | |
| Make | Mercury | Buick |
| Model | Mountaineer | Century |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4915 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1826 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2888 mm | 2662 mm |
