2003 Lexus GX vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lexus GX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lexus GX would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus GX (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus GX weights approximately 199 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2003 Lexus GX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lexus GX | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercury |
| Model | GX | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 100.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2124 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2890 mm |
