2005 Mazda B2500 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 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B2500 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 88 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B2500. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 Mazda B2500. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B2500. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda B2500 | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | B2500 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4030 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2890 mm |