2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Altezza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Altezza 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 83 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (156 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 570 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza. 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (200 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Altezza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 156 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
