2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Holden Frontera
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Holden Frontera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 8 more horse power than 2005 Holden Frontera. (202 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 311 kg more than 2005 Holden Frontera. 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 (344 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Holden Frontera | |
| Make | Mercury | Holden |
| Model | Mountaineer | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 202 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
