1997 • Ford
Thunderbird
Ford Thunderbird 3.8i V6 Super (234 Hp) 1997Overall Score72.75/100
1997 Ford Thunderbird vs 1998 Mercury Mountaineer Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
1998 • Mercury
Mountaineer
Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 i V6 (213 Hp) 1998Overall Score73.5/100
WINNER
Mercury Mountaineer
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
72.75–73.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Ford ThunderbirdSpecificationMercury Mountaineer
FordMakeMercury
ThunderbirdModelMountaineer
1997Model year1998
CoupeBody typeOff-road vehicle
5Seats5
2Doors5
Performance
Ford ThunderbirdSpecificationMercury Mountaineer
0 km/hTop speed170 km/h
3797 ccEngine displacement3996 cc
234 HPPower213 HP
447 NmTorque326 Nm
6Cylinders6
Fuel & Consumption
Ford ThunderbirdSpecificationMercury Mountaineer
PetrolFuel typePetrol
72 ltFuel tank79 lt
—Urban consumption18,2 lt
—Extra-urban consumption11,1 lt
Transmission & Chassis
Ford ThunderbirdSpecificationMercury Mountaineer
Rear-wheel driveDrivetrainRear-wheel drive
5Gears5
225/60 R16VTyre size225/70 R15
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Ford ThunderbirdSpecificationMercury Mountaineer
5088 mmLength4790 mm
1847 mmWidth1875 mm
1333 mmHeight1830 mm
1704 KgWeight1760 Kg
2870 mmWheelbase2830 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
1997 Ford Thunderbird and 1998 Mercury Mountaineer approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.
Overall, Mercury Mountaineer leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.
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