2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Renault Twingo

To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Renault Twingo 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 180 more horse power than 2005 Renault Twingo. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1114 kg more than 2005 Renault Twingo. 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 Renault Twingo. 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Twingo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mercury Mountaineer 2005 Renault Twingo
Make Mercury Renault
Model Mountaineer Twingo
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4605 cc 1148 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 239 HP 59 HP
Torque 382 Nm 93 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.6:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2009 kg 895 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 3440 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 40 L


 

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