2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Scion xA
To start off, 2005 Scion xA is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mountaineer 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 133 more horse power than 2005 Scion xA. (106 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Scion xA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 850 kg more than 2005 Scion xA. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Scion xA. (142 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Scion xA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Scion xA | |
| Make | Mercury | Scion |
| Model | Mountaineer | xA |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
