2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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 51 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. 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 (345 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2693 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 159 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 79 L |
