2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2002 Toyota Solara
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 Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 48 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Solara. (162 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 616 kg more than 2002 Toyota Solara. 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 2002 Toyota Solara. 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 (344 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2002 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Solara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 162 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |
