2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2008 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2008 Nissan Xterra is newer by 4 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, 2008 Nissan Xterra (261 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 630 kg more than 2008 Nissan Xterra.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2008 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mountaineer | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 261 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
