2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2005 Ford Expedition 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 770 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Expedition. 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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Expedition | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 85 L |
