2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2006 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Korando is newer by 2 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 121 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 55 kg more than 2006 SsangYong Korando. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 SsangYong Korando. (257 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2006 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Mountaineer | Korando |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
