2003 Mazda Tribute vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 117 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Tribute. (122 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 495 kg more than 2003 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Tribute. (175 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Tribute | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Tribute | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 85 L |
