2005 Ford Maverick 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 Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Ford Maverick. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 410 kg more than 2005 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Maverick | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Maverick | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2288 cc | 4013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 85 L |