2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 156 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (345 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Santa Fe | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
