2005 Ford Mondeo 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 Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mondeo 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 139 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (154 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Mondeo | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |
