2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Ford C-Max
To start off, 2010 Ford C-Max is newer by 5 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 107 more horse power than 2010 Ford C-Max. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 499 kg more than 2010 Ford C-Max. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford C-Max. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford C-Max. (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford C-Max. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford C-Max has manual transmission. 2010 Ford C-Max 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 | 2010 Ford C-Max | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Mountaineer | C-Max |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1828 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2788 mm |
