2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 693 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Highlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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 (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Mountaineer | Highlander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |