2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 590 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Mountaineer | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 382 Nm | 244 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 79 L |