2000 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 202 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Blazer | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Blazer | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 85 L |
