2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Smart ForFour

To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Smart ForFour 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 136 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1046 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. 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 Smart ForFour. 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 (345 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mercury Mountaineer 2005 Smart ForFour
Make Mercury Smart
Model Mountaineer ForFour
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4015 cc 1124 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 74 HP
Torque 345 Nm 100 Nm
Engine Bore Size 100 mm 75.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 84.8 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2011 kg 965 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 3760 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 47 L


 

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