2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 6 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (240 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 414 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (382 Nm). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Mountaineer | Lancer |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 291 HP |
Torque | 382 Nm | 406 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2009 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |