2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2004 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (240 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Opel Vectra. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 506 kg more than 2004 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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 (382 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Vectra. (316 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2004 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Mountaineer | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2009 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |
