2004 Acura MDX vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2004 Acura MDX and 2004 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (240 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Acura MDX. (238 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 39 kg more than 2004 Acura MDX. 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, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura MDX. (332 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura MDX | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | MDX | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 332 Nm | 382 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2009 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |