2004 Noble M14 vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Noble M14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Noble M14 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Noble M14 (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 903 kg more than 2004 Noble M14.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2004 Noble M14 has manual transmission. 2004 Noble M14 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Noble M14 | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Noble | Mercury |
Model | M14 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1826 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2888 mm |