2005 Ford Bantam vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Bantam, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Bantam | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Bantam | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 85 L |
