2001 Acura CL vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura CL would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura CL (225 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 431 kg more than 2001 Acura CL.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura CL. 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (345 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura CL. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura CL | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | CL | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |
