2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Musso 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 92 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 51 kg more than 2007 SsangYong Musso. 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 (344 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Mountaineer | Musso |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| 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 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 73 L |
