2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 GAZ 3111
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 GAZ 3111 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 91 more horse power than 2005 GAZ 3111. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 509 kg more than 2005 GAZ 3111. 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 2005 GAZ 3111. 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 (382 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Mercury | GAZ |
| Model | Mountaineer | 3111 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2009 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
