2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown 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 19 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Toyota Crown. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |
