2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Colt 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 156 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 467 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Mountaineer | Colt |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 54 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 47 L |
