2005 Lincoln LS vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Lincoln LS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln LS (280 HP) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 209 kg more than 2005 Lincoln LS.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Lincoln LS (388 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (382 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln LS | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
| Model | LS | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3932 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1711 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
