2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2013 Honda Odyssey is newer by 9 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, 2013 Honda Odyssey (245 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 150 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, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Mountaineer | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 245 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5152 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2011 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
