2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 2 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 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 2007 Nissan Qashqai. (139 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 596 kg more than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. (196 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mountaineer | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 139 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |
