2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (247 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 307 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S60. (361 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Mountaineer | S60 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
