2005 Ford Escape 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 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escape would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (206 Nm). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Escape | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 85 L |
