2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 68 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (142 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 210 kg more than 2000 SsangYong Korando. 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, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2000 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Mountaineer | Korando |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 142 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
