2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2009 Volvo C70
To start off, 2009 Volvo C70 is newer by 4 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, 2009 Volvo C70 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo C70. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo C70. (236 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo C70. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2009 Volvo C70 has manual transmission. 2009 Volvo C70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2009 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Mountaineer | C70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
