2004 Mazda B2300 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 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda B2300 would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2300. (143 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 474 kg more than 2004 Mazda B2300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2300 | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | B2300 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 85 L |
