2005 Isuzu Axiom 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 Isuzu Axiom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Isuzu Axiom 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 (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Isuzu Axiom. (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Isuzu Axiom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Isuzu Axiom. 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 (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Isuzu Axiom. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Isuzu Axiom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Isuzu Axiom | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
| Model | Axiom | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
