2005 Ford Freestyle vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Freestyle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestyle would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 210 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 297 kg more than 2005 Ford Freestyle.
Because 2010 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 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle, 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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Freestyle | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Freestyle | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 2092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1826 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |