1998 • Mercury
Mountaineer
Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 i V6 (213 Hp) 1998Overall Score73.5/100
1998 Mercury Mountaineer vs 1997 Ford Thunderbird Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
1997 • Ford
Thunderbird
Ford Thunderbird 3.8i V6 Super (234 Hp) 1997Overall Score72.75/100
WINNER
Mercury Mountaineer
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
73.5–72.75
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Mercury MountaineerSpecificationFord Thunderbird
MercuryMakeFord
MountaineerModelThunderbird
1998Model year1997
Off-road vehicleBody typeCoupe
5Seats5
5Doors2
Performance
Mercury MountaineerSpecificationFord Thunderbird
170 km/hTop speed0 km/h
3996 ccEngine displacement3797 cc
213 HPPower234 HP
326 NmTorque447 Nm
6Cylinders6
Fuel & Consumption
Mercury MountaineerSpecificationFord Thunderbird
PetrolFuel typePetrol
79 ltFuel tank72 lt
18,2 ltUrban consumption—
11,1 ltExtra-urban consumption—
Transmission & Chassis
Mercury MountaineerSpecificationFord Thunderbird
Rear-wheel driveDrivetrainRear-wheel drive
5Gears5
225/70 R15Tyre size225/60 R16V
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Mercury MountaineerSpecificationFord Thunderbird
4790 mmLength5088 mm
1875 mmWidth1847 mm
1830 mmHeight1333 mm
1760 KgWeight1704 Kg
2830 mmWheelbase2870 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
1998 Mercury Mountaineer and 1997 Ford Thunderbird 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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