2005 Acura RL vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2005 Acura RL and 2005 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RL (296 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Acura RL.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Acura RL (353 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2005 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RL | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | RL | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |
