2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 226 kg more than 2001 Mercury Villager. 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 2001 Mercury Villager. 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 (345 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Mountaineer | Villager |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
