2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 54 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 726 kg more than 2005 Nissan Patrol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (345 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (334 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mountaineer | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 156 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 95 L |
