2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (202 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 129 kg more than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (339 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Mountaineer | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
