2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 201 kg more than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (382 Nm). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mountaineer | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 266 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2121 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
