2002 AC Cobra vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Cobra (350 HP) has 111 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 860 kg more than 2002 AC Cobra.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 AC Cobra (400 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (382 Nm). This means 2002 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Cobra | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Cobra | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2920 mm |
