2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (113 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 141 kg more than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 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 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 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 (344 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (157 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 85 L |
