2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Renault Kangoo 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 113 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 711 kg more than 2005 Renault Kangoo. 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 (345 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (151 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Mountaineer | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |
