2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1001 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Mountaineer | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4013 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 236 HP |
Torque | 344 Nm | 361 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 79 L |