2002 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP) has 130 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 761 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (380 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2002 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Escalade | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5966 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |
