2000 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, 2007 Renault Espace is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. 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 47 more horse power than 2007 Renault Espace. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Espace.
Because 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Espace. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Espace. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Mountaineer | Espace |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |
