1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2005 Toyota Tundra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,012 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tundra.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Mercury Mountaineer 2005 Toyota Tundra
Make Mercury Toyota
Model Mountaineer Tundra
Year Released 1999 2005
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4012 cc 3400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 208 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 299 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1925 kg 1720 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 3270 mm


 

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