2002 Ford Focus vs. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2002 Ford Focus is newer by 2 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, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 725 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Focus | 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Focus | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |