2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 8 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 118 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper. (121 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 695 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mercury | Mini |
| Model | Mountaineer | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 121 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |
