2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 568 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 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Silverado | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2660 kg | 2092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6510 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 85 L |
