2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Tucson 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 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (139 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 541 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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 (344 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (181 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
Model | Tucson | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 344 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |