2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (300 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 229 kg more than 2005 Volvo V70.
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 Volvo V70 (401 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Mountaineer | V70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
