2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2008 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2008 Opel Vectra 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Opel Vectra. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 212 kg more than 2008 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Opel Vectra (370 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2008 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2008 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Mountaineer | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
