2004 Chrysler 300 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler 300 (247 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (207 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Chrysler 300 (360 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (254 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chrysler 300 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | 300 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |