2000 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 353 kg more than 2000 Ford Escape. 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Escape | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Escape | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 85 L |