2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2006 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Stavic (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 SsangYong Stavic. (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 SsangYong Stavic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2006 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Mountaineer | Stavic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
