2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 457 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna. 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 (344 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Mountaineer | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 1869 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
