2005 Ford Fiesta 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 Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fiesta 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 234 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fiesta | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Fiesta | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 85 L |
