2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 17 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (193 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1067 kg more than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (280 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.

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