2000 Chrysler 300 vs. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2000 Chrysler 300 and 2000 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Chrysler 300. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2000 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 345 kg more than 2000 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Chrysler 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chrysler 300. (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chrysler 300 | 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | 300 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2840 mm |
