2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2001 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 157 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 475 kg more than 2001 Nissan Pickup. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2001 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mountaineer | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 82 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2960 mm |
