2005 Ford F-350 vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2005 Ford F-350 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 F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 668 kg more than 2005 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 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-350 | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | F-350 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 85 L |
