2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Maxima 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 Maxima (290 HP) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 300 kg more than 2010 Nissan Maxima.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan Maxima (353 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Maxima 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 Maxima | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mountaineer | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |
