2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Opel Astra 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 94 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (145 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 711 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra. 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 Opel Astra. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Mountaineer | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 145 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2009 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 52 L |
