2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Caldina 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 81 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 672 kg more than 2002 Toyota Caldina. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |
