2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2000 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2000 Opel Zafira. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 969 kg more than 2000 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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 (339 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Zafira. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Zafira. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2000 Opel Zafira has manual transmission. 2000 Opel Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2000 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Mountaineer | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
