2005 Holden Frontera vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2005 Holden Frontera 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Holden Frontera. (202 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 311 kg more than 2005 Holden Frontera. 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (345 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Frontera | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Frontera | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3165 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 290 Nm | 345 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |