2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 675 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Ram | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2751 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 85 L |
