2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 198 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Blazer | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 85 L |
