2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 939 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Mountaineer | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4013 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 344 Nm | 359 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |