2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra 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, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (240 HP) has 63 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (177 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 613 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Sentra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mountaineer | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2009 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |
