2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando

To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 71 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (139 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 226 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Korando. 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 (345 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mercury Mountaineer 2005 SsangYong Korando
Make Mercury SsangYong
Model Mountaineer Korando
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4015 cc 2874 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 139 HP
Torque 345 Nm 307 Nm
Engine Bore Size 100 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 92 mm
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2011 kg 1785 kg
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2490 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 72 L


 

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