2005 Mercury Mountaineer AWD Luxury 4.6 vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer AWD Luxury 4.0
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mountaineer AWD Luxury 4.6 and 2005 Mercury Mountaineer AWD Luxury 4.0 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer AWD Luxury 4.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer AWD Luxury 4.6 (239 HP) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer AWD Luxury 4.0. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer AWD Luxury 4.6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer AWD Luxury 4.0. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer AWD Luxury 4.0 weights approximately 2 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer AWD Luxury 4.6.
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 AWD Luxury 4.6 (382 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer AWD Luxury 4.0. (345 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer AWD Luxury 4.6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer AWD Luxury 4.0.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer AWD Luxury 4.6 | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer AWD Luxury 4.0 | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Mountaineer | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2009 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
