2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2001 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 SsangYong Musso (217 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 11 kg more than 2001 SsangYong Musso.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Musso. (308 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2001 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Mountaineer | Musso |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 73 L |
