2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2005 Buick Terraza 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (202 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 21 kg more than 2005 Buick Terraza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Terraza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (339 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Terraza | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 202 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 85 L |
