2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP) has 275 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 321 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ferrari 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 550 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2920 mm |
