2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 136 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 637 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (131 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |
