2001 Holden UTE vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden UTE would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Holden UTE. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden UTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 553 kg more than 2001 Holden UTE. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden UTE. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden UTE | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | UTE | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2888 mm |
