2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Mercury | Land Rover |
| Model | Mountaineer | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 311 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 104 L |
