2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2010 Nissan GT-R 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan GT-R (485 HP) has 275 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 274 kg more than 2010 Nissan GT-R.
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, 2010 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mountaineer | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 485 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 74 L |
