2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2011 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2011 Ford Fiesta is newer by 6 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 90 more horse power than 2011 Ford Fiesta. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 766 kg more than 2011 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2011 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Mountaineer | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4067 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1697 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
