2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2001 Volvo S80
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volvo S80 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 49 more horse power than 2001 Volvo S80. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2001 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 377 kg more than 2001 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Volvo S80 (350 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2001 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2001 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Mountaineer | S80 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
