2000 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 13 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, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 189 kg more than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Mercury | Jeep |
| Model | Mountaineer | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2916 mm |
