2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP) has 428 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 499 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mountaineer | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 638 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
