2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 3 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 519 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. 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 (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (214 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Mountaineer | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2351 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
