2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 7 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, both vehicles can yield 239 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 129 kg more than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (382 Nm). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Mercury | Lincoln |
| Model | Mountaineer | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3142 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |
