1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 67 kg more than 1996 Buick Roadmaster.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Roadmaster | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |
