2003 GMC Yukon vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 4,820 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GMC Yukon (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Yukon weights approximately 209 kg more than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 GMC Yukon 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, 2003 GMC Yukon (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GMC Yukon | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Yukon | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4820 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2262 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2888 mm |
